Character List

Scout (Jean Louise Finch) Narrator of the story. The story takes place from the time Scout is aged 6 to 9, but she tells the story as an adult. Scout is a tomboy who would rather solve problems with her fists than with her head. Throughout the course of the book, Scout comes to a new understanding of human nature, societal expectations, and her own place in the world.

Atticus Finch Maycomb attorney and state legislative representative who is assigned to represent Tom Robinson. A widower, Atticus is a single parent to two children: Jem and Scout.

Jem (Jeremy Atticus Finch) Scout's older brother who ages from 10 to 13 during the story. He is Scout's protector and one of her best friends. As part of reaching young adulthood, Jem deals with many difficult issues throughout the story.

Aunt Alexandra Atticus' sister. Aunt Alexandra lives at Finch's Landing, the Finch family homestead, but she moves in with Atticus and the children during Tom Robinson's trial. She is very concerned that Scout have a feminine influence to emulate.

Uncle Jack Finch Atticus and Aunt Alexandra's bachelor brother who comes to visit every Christmas. He is a doctor who, like Atticus, was schooled at home.

Calpurnia The Finchs' African American housekeeper. She grew up at Finch's Landing and moved with Atticus to Maycomb. She is the closest thing to a mother that Scout and Jem have. One of the few Negroes in town who can read and write, she teaches Scout to write.

Zeebo The town garbage collector who is also Calpurnia's son. He's one of four people who can read at the First Purchase African M.E. Church.

Boo Radley (Mr. Arthur Radley) The mysterious neighbor who piques the children's interest. They've never seen him and make a game of trying to get him to come outside.

Nathan Radley Boo Radley's brother who comes back to live with the family when Mr. Radley dies.

Miss Maudie Atkinson One of Maycomb's most open-minded citizens, Miss Maudie lives across the street from Jem and Scout. An avid gardener, she often spends time talking with the children — especially Scout — helping them to better understand Atticus and their community.

Miss Stephanie Crawford The neighborhood gossip.

Mrs. Henry LafayetteDubose A cantankerous, vile, elderly woman who teaches Jem and Scout a great lesson in bravery.